Hortonville 15, Appleton West 0
Hortonville wasted no time taking control in a dominant 15-0 win over Appleton West in conference play Thursday. The Polar Bears exploded for 10 runs in the first inning and added four more in the second to put the game out of reach early. Hortonville racked up 14 hits, with multiple players contributing, including strong performances from Madelyn Gassner, Samantha D’Addario, and Evalyn Stanelle. Kennedy Van De Hey added a home run and drove in three runs as part of the offensive surge. In the circle, Kierra Wunderlich was sharp, allowing just one hit while striking out five to secure the shutout victory.
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Seymour 1, Shawano 0
Seymour edged Shawano 1-0 in a tightly contested pitchers’ duel Thursday. Both teams were sharp in the circle, but Seymour broke through with a lone run in the fifth inning that proved to be the difference. Lily Bubolz delivered a strong performance for the Hawks, going the distance with seven innings, allowing just one unearned run on four hits while recording 21 outs. Kendra Rettler was dominant for the Thunder, tossing a no-hitter with nine strikeouts and just one walk to earn the win.
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Oconto Falls 10, Peshtigo 6
Oconto Falls used a big late inning to pull away for a 10-6 win over Peshtigo in non-conference action Thursday. The Panthers broke a 5-5 game open with a five-run sixth inning, finishing with 12 hits as a team. Katelyn Kurek led the way with three hits and three RBIs, while Amelia Danielczak and Delaney McNichols each added three-hit performances. Emma Laughrin also scored three runs to help pace the offense. Kurek earned the win in the circle, allowing six runs on nine hits as Oconto Falls improved with a strong all-around effort.
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Freedom 10, Wrightstown 0
Freedom jumped out early and cruised to a 10-0 win over Wrightstown in conference play Thursday. The Irish scored five runs in the first inning and never looked back, adding runs in the second, fourth, and sixth to build the lead. Jovie Smith provided a spark with a home run and an RBI, while Kourtney Moeller added two RBIs as part of Freedom’s six-hit effort. In the circle, Jessa McArtney was dominant, tossing a complete-game shutout while allowing just four hits and striking out four. Wrightstown was limited offensively and struggled defensively with six errors, falling to 4-2 on the season.
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Bonduel 8, Manawa 1
Bonduel pulled away late to defeat Manawa 8-1 in conference play Thursday. The Bears broke things open with a four-run fifth inning and added two more in the sixth to secure the win. Emery Thompson was dominant in the circle, tossing a complete game with 13 strikeouts while allowing just three hits and one run. At the plate, Marlie Hartmann drove in three runs, while Mary Margelofsky added two hits to lead the offense. Manawa was limited offensively and struck out 13 times as Bonduel continued its strong season.
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Denmark 4, Waupaca 0 – G1
Denmark used a steady offensive attack and dominant pitching to shut out Waupaca 4-0 in a conference matchup Thursday. The Vikings scored twice in the second inning and added single runs in the third and fifth, finishing with 11 hits on the night. Hazel Fields and Vanny Umentum each had two hits to lead Denmark, while Olivia Frank and Kylee Kersten each drove in a run. In the circle, Maggie Frank picked up the win, throwing five scoreless innings with eight strikeouts before Shaelyn Kraschnewski closed it out to preserve the shutout. Waupaca was limited to six hits, with Hailey Bechard leading the way with two, as the Comets were unable to capitalize on scoring opportunities.
Denmark 11, Waupaca 0 – G2
Denmark completed the doubleheader sweep with an 11-0 win over Waupaca in the second game Thursday. The Vikings jumped out early with two runs in the first, added five more in the second, and broke things open with four in the third. Denmark finished with 10 hits, led by Shaelyn Kraschnewski and Vanny Umentum, who each collected three hits, while Olivia Frank drove in three runs. In the circle, Denmark combined for a shutout, allowing just three hits while striking out six. Waupaca struggled to generate offense and committed five errors as Denmark cruised to the conference victory.
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Marion 13, Northland Lutheran 7
Marion used a big third inning to power past Northland Lutheran 13-7 in conference action Thursday. The Mustangs scored seven runs in the third to break the game open and never looked back. Ella Stuhr and Caitlin Keller each had three hits to lead the offense, with Keller also driving in two runs and scoring three times. Ashlynn Kussman added two hits and two RBIs as Marion finished with 13 hits overall. In the circle, Bailee Miller picked up the win, helping Marion hold off a late push from Northland Lutheran.
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Crivitz 15, Gillett/Suring 0
Crivitz dominated from start to finish in a 15-0 win over Gillett/Suring in conference play Thursday. The Wolverines jumped out early with four runs in the first inning, added two more in the second, and exploded for nine runs in the third to end the game early. Crivitz racked up 13 hits, led by Izzy Wesoloski who had two hits including a home run and four RBIs, while multiple players recorded multi-hit performances. In the circle, Taryn Tracy was nearly untouchable, striking out eight and allowing just one hit in three scoreless innings. Gillett/Suring managed just one hit in the game and struggled defensively, committing four errors in the loss.
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Amherst 21, Weyauwega-Fremont 3
Amherst erupted early and never let up in a dominant 21-3 win over Weyauwega-Fremont on Thursday. The Falcons scored eight runs in the first inning and added six more in the second to take complete control, finishing with 18 hits in the game. Ivy Boelk and Sam Nooyen each had three hits and three RBIs to lead the offensive outburst, while Jackie Nooyen added three RBIs and two triples. In the circle, Sam Nooyen shut the door with three scoreless innings and eight strikeouts in relief. Weyauwega-Fremont managed seven hits and scored three runs.
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Local Scoreboard:
Rosholt 14, Gresham/Bowler 0
De Pere 11, Manitowoc Lincoln 1
Ashwaubenon 7, Pulaski 1
Bay Port 19, Green Bay Southwest 0
Fox Valley Lutheran 8, Menasha 0
Winneconne 8, Xavier 6
Little Chute 10, Clintonville 9
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